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Becky Hunt sitting cross-legged holding her book Joy Does Return, representing hope and encouragement for grieving mothers after child loss

hi there

I’m Becky

Hi, I’m Becky Hunt— author, speaker, podcast host, and grief advocate. But more than anything, I’m a mom to two living daughters… and one beautiful girl who lives in Heaven.

In 2012, my daughter Gracie was born with a severe congenital heart defect. We spent 82 unforgettable days with her in the hospital—singing songs, reading stories, and holding on to every sacred moment. And then, without warning, she was gone.

Gracie’s death shattered me. I didn’t recognize the woman staring back in the mirror. I had no idea how to keep living in a world where my baby didn’t get to. And I definitely didn’t know how to make sense of a God who felt so silent in the middle of my pain.

But grief didn’t get the final word.

Becky Hunt seated outside in a bright setting, symbolizing calm and encouragement for grieving mothers
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Smiling woman standing by the water with arms open, symbolizing peace, reflection, and hope after grief
Woman standing on a bridge with city skyline in the background, representing encouragement and hope for grieving mothers after child loss
Woman twirling outdoors near a bridge, representing encouragement and hope for grieving mothers after child loss

Over time—and with a lot of wrestling, journaling, prayer, and ugly crying—I began to see flickers of light again. I started to write. I started to speak.

I started to tell the truth about how hard it was… and how healing found me in the middle of it.

Today, I help women who’ve experienced unimaginable loss find joy again—without guilt.

My book, Joy Does Return, was born out of that messy, holy journey.

It’s a book I wish I had in the early days of grief—when my heart was shattered and my faith felt like it was hanging by a thread.

Everything I do—from writing and podcasting to creating content and speaking at events—is fueled by one mission:
To remind hurting hearts that their story isn’t over. That joy isn’t gone for good. And that God is still present, even when everything feels broken.

So whether you’re here in the middle of your own grief, or you just need to know you’re not alone—welcome. There’s room for your story here, too.

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